Over the past few weeks I've developed an interest in the Second Boer War and besides the pile of flats I have in progress I thought I would like to paint a "round" British soldier of this period.
Easier said than done, however I found a 90mm white metal figure from http://www.traditionoflondon.com/index.asp?page=Home.asp# more well known for their range of toy soldiers.

Not a company that we see a lot of here but at only £17.85 for a 90mm fig. well why not. I didn't know exactly what to expect but was pleasantly suprised with what arrived. I'm hoping with a bit of effort I will be able to paint it up to be a nice addition to my collection.

What was in the packet;



The figure will represent a Private of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Mainly because the flash was reasonably easy to paint and I have a good reference illustration in an Osprey book.

The pics of the fig. primed and work so far. The jacket and trousers have only received one thin base coat.

Roger

Great face.
Waiting for more.

Marc

Rodger, what an interesting find and a bargain to boot, will follow with interest.

Cheers Ken

Cheers Marc. More soon.

Thanks ken, it might be worthwhile purchasing a couple more of Traditions offerings I think.

Roger.

Hi Roger,

I'm getting more and more interested in Boer War subjects too , and this is a beauty.

At that price, why not? Can't beat it for value, and the etails lookmore than OK.

Nice start on the painting too.

Hello Tony. Cheers, I just wish it was in resin as it's quite a hefty lump of metal

With a bit of work, ie. removing the shoulder chains, this chap would convert nicely to one of the Aussie contingent. What do you think?

At the moment I'm reading this;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Boer-War-Thomas-Pakenham/dp/0349104662

and then the plan is to read some of the unit histories.

Roger.

Oh yeah, that's the ticket mate. That would look great as a New South Wales Lancer, or a Queensland Mounted Infantry.

Funnily enough I've just this minute dug out my Osprey "The Australian Army at War" and thought NSW Mounted Rifles. Red braid, red shoulder straps, red puggaree and emu feathers. Now that would look nice!

Roger.

Cheers Carl, let's hope so!

Roger.

Roger, thanks for posting the link to their site, it reminded how nice some of their 90mm stuff is and I just determned that one of the figures I am about to offer up for sale is one theirs (I never knew the manufacturer). Now on to your figure, the fleshtones look great and I see, that you are not having any problems transtioning from flats to rounds.

Thanks Matthew, I actually think that painting flats has helped me with painting round figures due to the thought needed for the placement of shade and light.

Just out of interest which Tradition fig. are you selling?

Roger.

You are probably correct in that regard and perhaps we should all start out that way. This is the figure I am selling (I'll trade too) DS 90 01 Guards Camel Regiment Gordon Relief Expedition 1884 $20.00 (US) plus shipping

Cheers Matthew, shame it's not one of the ones I have my eyes on.

Roger.

Nice flesh tones

It's a very nice figure (and here if you change your mind ), I don't want to part with it or any of the others on the list I am compiling, but I am facing my mortality.

Thanks Gordy.

Thanks Matthew, I'll bear it in mind.

Roger.

A hard day at the khaki.

Pretty pleased with progress so far.

For anyone interested in the Boer War take a look here;

http://www.angloboerwar.com/index.htm


Roger.

Beautifully done so far!!!

All the best,
Dan

Thanks Dan. I'll do some work on the puttees today and then onto the Slade-Wallace equipment.

Roger.